How to pronounce shorn
Say it like SHORN. Shorn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of shorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAWN.
What does shorn mean?
- past participle of shear How to pronounce shear
- Of a sheep, etc., having been shorn.
- Of a person, having had a haircut.
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Words that rhyme with shorn
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Questions about saying shorn
How do you pronounce shorn?
Say SHORN. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔrn/. In British English it is /ʃɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shorn?
Shorn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHORN.
Is shorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʃɔːn/ (SHAWN).